Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 61, Number 64, Decatur, Adams County, 16 March 1963 — Page 3

SATURDAY, MARCH 16, 1963

SOCIETY

SALEM METHODIST WSCS HAS MEETING The Salem Methodist Woman’s Society of Christian Service met Thursday afternoon at the church, z with Mrs. Austin Merriman hostess. The meeting was called to order by Mrs. Carl Schug, the president, after which the group sang 'TH Go Where You Want Me To Go.” Mrs. Roy Frank gave the devotions from the 24th Psalm, followed by prayer by Mrs. Roy Miller. Mrs. Charles Burkhart gave a very interesting lesson, entitled “What shall we tell our children abut the use of money.” Mrs. Roy Miller read articles from the "Methodist Woman,” "Here is the Church, Where are the People?” and “Thoughts of Easter.” Mrs. Austin Merriman read "Neighborhood English” from the “World Outlook.” The members answered the roll call by naming their grandmothers' spring tonics. The minutes were then read by Mrs. Chester Bryan and approved by the group. The election of officers for the new year followed and those elected are: president, Mrs. Carl Schug; vice president, Mrs. Roy Frank; recording secretary, Mrs. Chester Bryan; treasurer, Mrs. Claude Foreman; secretary of promotion, Mrs. Roy Miller; secretary of spiritual life, Mrs. Austin Merriman; secretary of missionary education, Mrs. Merle Riley; secretary of Christian social relations, Mrs. Ronald Bryan; secretary of local church activities, Mrs. Elisha Merriman; secretary of youth work, Mrs. Clifford Roe; secretary of children’s work, Mrs. Oscar Young; secretary of literature and publications, Mrs. Lawrence Carver; secretary of supply work, Mrs. Chas. Burkhart; representative on commission of education, Mrs. Clair Carver; reporter, Mrs. Floyd Meyer; pianist, Mrs. Austin Merriman; chorister, Mrs. Frank Myers. Mrs. Roy Frank gave the dismissal prayer and then Mrs. Merriman served refreshments to those present. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Elisha Merriman. MM. ROBERT BOCH HOSTESS TO TRI KAPPAS The active chapter of the Tri Kappa met at the home of Mrs. Robert Boch Tuesday evening. The annual Tri Kappa convention will be held at French Lick April 19 and 20. Delegates named from the active chapter are Mrs. Robert Boch and Mrs. James Cowens. "T"’Mt*. Jack Petrie, chairman of pecan sales, reported there are a few pecans left and they can be purchased from any active Tn Kappa member. After the conclusion of the meeting, refreshments were served by the hostess, assisted by Mrs. James Cowens. The Wesleyan Service guild will meet with Mrs. Milton Swearingen Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. The worship leader will be Mrs. Asa PoHock and program leader, Mrs. Swearingen. Hostesses will be Mrs. Emo Callow and Bernice Nelson.

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Club Schedule Telephone 3-2121 Society Editor Calendar items for each days publication nquxt be phoned la by U a.m. (Saturday” 9:30). SATURDAY Psi Tote trading post: 14. Madeline Blackburn, Marvene Buuck. Children’s story hour, Library, 1:30 p.m. SUNDAY Associated churches of Decatur, Zion United Church of Christ, 2 p.m. MONDAY Adams Central P. T. A., school, 7:30 p.m. V. F. W. auxiliary, Legion hall. Adams county club chorus, Farm Bureau, Monroe, 7:30 p.m. Academy of Friendship, Moose home, 7:30 p.m. Research club, Mrs. Roger Schuster, 2 p. m. Rosary society, K. of C. hall, 6:30 p. m. Cancer crusade films for public, I & M building, 7:30 p.m. TUESDAY Wesleyan Service guild, Mrs. Milton Swearingen, 7:30 p.m. Loyal Daughters Class, Bethany EUB Mrs. Earl Fuhrman, 7:30 p.m. Pleasant Mills P. T. A., high school, 7:30 p.m. Catholic Ladies of Columbia, C. L. of C. hall, 6:30 p.m. Decatur Garden club, Mrs. Cal Yost, 2 p.m. 39ers, Community center, 6:30 p.m. Emmaus Guild, Zion Lutheran church, Parish hall, 8 p.m. Pocahontas Lodge, Red Men’s hall, 7:30 p. m. Merry Matrons dub, Mrs. Erwin Fuelling, 7:30 p. m. WEDNESDAY Shakespeare club, Mrs. R. E. Allison, 2 p.m. THURSDAY Decatur home demonstration dub, C. L. of C. hall, 1:30 p.m. ROSE GARDEN CLUB MEETS TUESDAY The Rose Garden dub met Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Joe Htinter. The meeting was opened with the club collect and the pledge to the flag. Eighteen members answered the roll call. A very interesting paper, entitled, “Know your Indiana birds,” was prepared by Mrs. Ralph Roop, followed by a discussion among the group on birds. Mrs. Miriam Prange, central regional president, extended an invitation to the club to attend the 1963 Chicago flower show, to be held at McCormick Place, March 19, central region day. Any member wishing to attend March 20, may contact Mrs. Don Lutes before March 18. Mrs. Wilbur Stanley, past president, installed the following officers for the new year, president, Mrs. C. D. Amick; vice president, Mrs. Grover Levy; secretary. Mrs. Joe Hunter; treasurer, Mrs. Weldron Kreps. Mrs. Bert Haley received the door prize and contest prizes were given to Mrs. Paul Daniels-, Mrs. Weldron Kreps, IDs. George Squire and Mrs. Grover Levy, Mrs. Richard Mailand. outgoing president, also gave each member a packet of flower seeds. Delicious refreshments were served by the hostess, assisted by Mrs. Alva Bus. fenbarger. MEETING FOR EVANGELINE CIRCLE The Evangeline circle of the Zion United Church of Christ met at the church, following the Lenten service Wednesday. There were 14 members present. Mrs. Robert Kershner presented

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MR. AND MRS. GLENN HANNA, above, will observe their golden wedding anniversary Sunday in their home at 1139 South Armstrong St., Kokomo. They were married March 17, 1913, in Albuquerque, N. M., and moved to a farm west of Kokomo, after a three-year residence in Decatur. The couple has two sons, Chester of Burlington and the Rev. Bright Hanna of Twelve Mile, both attended school in Decatur. There are seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

the lesson concerning Okinawa, taken from the books, “The Waiting People” and "On Asia's Rim.” It was decided to meet at the church at 6 p.m. to wash eggs before the next monthly meeting. Egg and egg cartons, donated by any member of the church, would be gratefully appreciated by the circle. The eggs and cartons should be in the church kitchen by 6 p.m., April 10. There were 25 social and 29 sick calls made during the month. Favors for the hospital were made and delicious refreshments were served by the hostesses, Mrs. Tom Garner and Mrs. Gerry Hilty. BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN MEET Adhering to the year’s leadership theme, the Business and Professional Women’s Club called upon two of its members to present the program at its March meeting Wednesday evening at the Decatur Community center. Mrs. Mary Jane Miller and Mrs. Sue McConaha, representing the profession of nursing, illustrated through talk and demonstration, the need for adequate civil defense preparation. A model family first aid kit, completely stocked, wos explained item for item by Mrs. Miller, who cited the need for such a kit to be kept in readiness m the home. The civic participation committee, headed by Mrs. Annabelle Smith, made arrangements for the dinner meeting, and she was assisted by Miss Rosemary Spangler, Miss Lucile Beavers, Mrs. Gretchen Snyder, Mrs. Luella Ellsworth and Mrs. Dorothy Thompson. Shamrocks fashioned of green paper and fastened to crepe paper figurines, covered the nut cups that marked each place. Green and white candles graced the long tables, the main table centered with candelabra and a silver bowl filled with baby white mums. The flower arrangement was awarded at the close of the program to Mrs. Francile Mclntosh. During the business meeting, conducted by Mrs. Bette Singleton, president, a nominating committoe was named as follows: Mrs. Sue McConaha, chairman, and Mrs. Grace Weiland and Mrs. Mclntosh. They will present a new slate of officers at the April meeting. The treasurer’s report was given by Miss Carolyn Steele. A letter of thanks from the Decatur high school choir for the club’s contribution to the choir robe fund was read by Mrs. Mary Howard. Miss Jane Daily volunteered to assist with the Civic Music association membership drive. Members are urged to take note that the April meeting date has been changed to April 17, and that annual reports of the year’s activities from all chairmen will be given at that time. s —■_ ■■'. •' . ' '. r ': r ” Locals Richard Myers, 706 N. Second St., is in the Adams county memorial hospital recuperating from injuries suffered in a traffic accident near Markle recently. His room number is 115. Darrel Grice was admitted to Parkview hospital Thursday evening and had surgery Friday on his leg and right hand, because of an accident last May. His room number is 534. Trade in a good town — Decatur.

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JBirths At the Adams county memorial hospital: Ralph and Joyce Bowers Lautzenheiser, 521 South Thirteenth St., became the parents of a baby boy today. The baby weighed 8 pounds and 2% ounces and was born at 6:53 a. m. Hospital Admitted Mrs. Eliza Jane Ritter, Decatur; August Bohnke, Decatur; Beit Rolston, Decatur. Dismissed Mrs. Victor Strickler and baby boy, Decatur; Mrs. David Clark and baby girl, Decatur; baby Alvin Schwartz, Berne. Decatur Agent Is Bid To Conference Announcement was made today by Ralph L. Akers, manager of Prudential’s Fort Wayne District office, that Earl L. Cass, the district agent for Prudential in Decatur, has been invited to attend the Company’s leader’s training conference to be held at the Diplomat in Hollywood-by-the-sea, Florida, from April 28 to May 1. Cass has represented Prudential in the Decatur area since 1959. Prior to that he served for many years in Huntington. Cass, his wife, Virginia, and son, James, reside at 704 Limberlost Trail. If you have something tc sell or trade — use the Democrat Want ads — they get BIG results. Classic Separates ! Printed Pattern. IHI w. \ " 'JrJI fa fa AIJ I y IWj SIZES 10-20 Separates —best and most beautiful choice for an active summer! Note charm of classic shirt teamed with easy skirt with paneled look. Printed Pattern 9241: Misses’ Sizes 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20. Size 16 requires 3% yards 35-inch fabric. Thirty-five cents in coins for this pattern — add 15 cents for each pattern for first-class mailing and special handling Send to Martan Martin, Decatur Daily Democrat Pattern Dept., 232 West 18th St., New York 11, N. Y. Print plainly Name, Address with Zone, Size and Style Number. FREE OFFER! Coupon in Spring Pattern Catalog for one pattern free — anyone you choose from 300 design ideas. Send 50c now for catalog.

Hoagland School Lisis Honor Roll The honor roll of the Hoagland high school for the past six weeks has been announced by Ivan Mulligan, school principal. The honor students follow: Freshmen— Mary Metheny, Virgil Shive, Connie Deister, John ( Fast, Gary Koenemann. - Sophomores—Hildegarde Bleekc, (all A’s), Pat David, Stan Davis, Jackie Fuhrman, Marcia Ge ver 3, Karen Graber, Kay Gresley, Sharon Hockemeyer, David Mulligan, Betty Oehler, Judy Rebber, Vivian Schuller, Jean Tyler. Juniors — Wayne Bultemeier, Phyllis Franke. Joan Hockemeyer, Joanne Jones (all A’s), Lee Anne Metheny, Sandra Nycum. Seniors — Dave Anderson, Judy Dietrich, Jenny Stallbaum. Attendance Report For Rural Schools Hartford high school posted the high attendance average during the past six weeks, among the five nigh schools under county attendance officer Mrs. Mildred Foley. Hartford Center, with an enrollment of 52 students, had a 97.3 percentage for the six weeks period, a bit higher than Adams Central, with 281 pupils, and a mark of 97.0. Following in order were: Monmouth. 160 students, 96.9; Geneva, 167 students, 96.5; and Pleasant Mills, 76 pupils, 94.5. Mrs. Foley explained that attendance was down in most cases due to the flu circulating in most of the schools. Grade school percentages, with enrollment of each grade, was as follows: Geneva—grade 1, 56 students, 95.0; grade two, 60, 95.8; grade three, 47, 96.2; grade four, 67; 97.5; grade five, 59, 96.1; grade six, 43, 95.1; grades seven and eight, 108 pupils, 96.2. Adams Central— grade one, 84 students, 95.0; grade two, 97, 95.1; grade three, 84, 97.0: grade four, 88, 98.0; grade five, 90, 95.1; grade six, 79, 97.0; grades seven and eight, 148 students, 96.9. Monmouth Grades Monmouth—grade one, 29 pupils, 91.7; grade two, 30, 90.1; grade threejjl, 95.8; grade four, 24, 96.7; grade five, 32, 97.0; grade six, 21, 9G.9; grades seven and eight, 54 pupils, 97.2. Hartford Center — grades one and two, 29 pupils, 89.2; grades three and four, 35, 95.4; grades five and six. 32, 99.2 (high among grades), grades seven and eight, 27. 95.1. Pleasant Mills—grades one and two, 28 students, 93.2; grades two and three, 29, 95.2; grades four and five, 24, 98.6; grades five and six, 25, 98.5; grades seven and eight, 33, 98.6. Jefferson —grades one and two, 29 students, 95.8; grades three and four, 25, 97.0; grades five and six, 20, 94.3; grades seven and eight, 18, 98.5. Lutheran Schools Zion Friedheim—grades one and two, 19 pupils, 96.5; grades three and through five, 30, 96.9; grades six through eight, 26, 98.8. St. Peter’s—grades one through four, 33, 98.0; grades five through , eight, 28, 99 2 (high among the grades). St. Paul’s—grades one through three, 22, 96.8; grades four through eight, 22, 96.8. St. John’s—grades one" and two, 24 pupils, 97.5; grades three through five, 98.6; grades six through eight, 41, 97.5. Amish school No. 1, 52 students, 95.9; Amish No. 2, 38 pupils, 98.6; Amish No. 3, 38 students, 95.5. Chokes To Death On Piece Os Gum MARION, Ind. (UPD — Miss Barbara Hodge, 31, a teacher in Washington Elementary Schoool here, choked to death on a piece of chewing gum Friday night during a service at the Hillside Wesleyan Methodist Church. Miss Hodge collapsed in the church aisle and was dead on arrival at Marion General Hospital, where Dr. Russell Lavengood, Grant County coroner, pronounced death due to strangulation from gum lodged in her windpipe. x Binding Handsaw If your handsaw binds, rub soap on both sides of the blade, and this will make for much easier sawing.

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William Holden and Capucine have two of the leading roles in “The Lion,” a Technicolor adventure picture filmed in darkest Africa, which is showing Sunday and Monday at the Adams theater. Trevor Howard and Pamela Franklin are also starred in this fantastic story of a young girl’s power over a full-grown lion and the choice she must make between the two men, both of whom she called father.

South Bend City Judge Appointed INDIANAPOLIS <UPI) —Governor Welsh named William E. Voor Friday to succeed Lloyd M. Allen as judge of the South Bend City Court. Allen, whose term would have expired Dec. 31, resigned March 12. Sentence Mother On Embezzlement Charge INDIANAPOLIS (UPD — An Indianapolis mother entered Indiana women’s Prison Friday to begin a two-year term for embezzling $54,000 from a local office supply firm. Mrs. Elaine Lenon, 42, mother of two teen-aged childreh, pleaded guilty to a charge of trkihg the money over a four-year period. She was able to account for only $23,500 of the money. GIRL SCOUTS TROOP 506 Brownie troop 506 met Thursday afternoon in the Lincoln school. The meeting was opened with the Brownie promise and the pledge to the flag. Girl Scout cookie orders were given to the leaders during the meeting. Then games were played. Refreshments were furnished by Janet Curtin. Scribe, Janet Curtin. TROOP 269 February 4, the troop met at the Youth and Community center for the regular Girl Scout meeting. It was opened with the flag ceremony. The program for the church mother’s study club was practiced. Pen pals having birthdays in February, were announced. Valentines were made for the pen pals. The meeting was then adjourned. February 11, the troop met at the Youth and Community center for the regular Girl Scout meeting. They opened with the flag ceremony. Dues were then collected. Mary H. reported that all dues were to be in the Monday before the program. The new patrol leaders were announced as being Lassie R., Becky M., Penny G., and Linda Me. The pen pals Valentines are to be in the mail by Wednesday, The program was practiced. Elen H. and Sally A. gave the puppet show. Parts of the program were alternated. The meeting was then adjourned. February 18 the troop met at the Youth and Community center for their regular Girl Scout meeting. They opened by singing, “Happy Birthday,” to Peggy S., Karen F., Karen Me., and Julie M. Dues were then callected. Mrs. Custer announced there would be a prize given for the highest boxes of cookies sold in the coming sale. Mrs. Custer also reported that we are going to re-register in April. Girl Scout week will be full of activities beginning March 10 when we are to attend the Methodist church service at 10:30 a.m. Mrs. Custer won’t be at the meeting March 4. The final arrangements for the program were finished while cake and punch from Mrs. Custer was served. Song papers were passed out and practiced. The patrol leaders were reminded to contact absent girls. The meeting was then adjourned. February 25, the troop met at •the Youth and Community center for the regular Girl Scout meeting. They opened with the singing of “Our Cabana Song." Dues were

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■ i - •kW I * !' Mike Gage Two of the leading roles in the cast of “The Music Man" total only 21 years of age, but will undoubtedly give fine performances when the musical is presented March 29 and 30. Michael (Mick) Gage, 12 years of age, of Decatur, and nine-year-old Marcy Gensic of Markle, will portray two of the leading characters in Meredith Wiison’s “The Music Man.” Red-headed Mick is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gage of 627 N. Seventh St. in Decatur, and assumes the role of Winthrop in the Jaycee-sponsored production. St. Joe Student Mick is a member of the sixth grade class at the St. Joseph school in Decatur, and participated in the school’s Christmas play this past year. In addition to playing the trumpet, he enjoys baseball, basketball and other sports activities. Marcy is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gensic of Markle. Her mother also has a part in the prothen collected. Mrs. Custer gave the following important information: President Mary Hooper will be in charge as Mrs. Custer will not be attending the next meeting. Cookie orders which must be signed by the parents on the blank will not be taken before March 8. The girls were reminded of the registration taking place in April. The new program arrangement was read. The song, “When E’re you make a promise,” was sung. “Make new Friends,” was sung. Darlene 8., Diane B. Kay 8., and Carol W., gave a report on “Links of Unit.” The meeting was adjourned with the Girl Scout promise and laws. March 4 the troop met at the Youth and Community center for their regular Girl Scout meeting. They opened with the singing of “Our Cabana Song.” Dues were then collected. We discussed our likes and dislikes of songs. We gave the Girl Scout promise and flag ceremony. Because of the lack in attendance the meeting was then adjurned by the president, Mary Hooper. Kathy Kiess, Scribe. TROOP 377 Girl Scout troop 377 met at the Southeast school for our weekly meeting. Dues were paid. Our mothers were present and Mrs. Bodie, our leader, explained the new Girl Scout program. Refreshments of cookies and coffee were served by the troop. Scribe, Teresa Andrews. TROOP 88 Brownie troop 88 met recently at the Methodist church. Dues were collected, games were played and the girls received their paper to take cookie orders. Every Brownie is reminded to bring her mother to the next meeting for the mother and daughter tea. J

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duction as onA of the "Pick-a-Little Ladies.” Mary is the fourth grade. The young lass has participated in school plays, playing the part of Cinderella in the most recent. She sings in the junior choir at church many times as a soloist. Marcy also plays the piano. She portrays the part of Amaryllis in the stage production. Ticket Sales Tickets are now on sale for the smash-hit musical presented by the Jaycees, and may be purchased from any member of the organization, or at various business establishments around the city. Tickets are priced at $1.75 for reserved section seats, $1.25 for general admission, and SI.OO for children. General chairman Wayne Roahrig urges presons to purchase their tickets soon as they are selling rapidly. Stan’s Men’s Wear in Berne also has tickets for sale, and they may also be obtained by writing box 184 in Decatur. Scribe, Patricia Eloph TROOP 178 Monday after school we had our Girl Scout meeting at the Community center. First we had the roll call. Then Debbie Boltz and Brenda Roughia told about people . from other countries. We also > elected new officers, president, : Nancy Grabill; secretary, Ann t Schnepf; treasurer, Diane Evans and scribe, Pamela Shelton. Scribe, Pamela Shelton.

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